PSLE The bar graph shows the number of storybooks read by a class from July to October. The number of storybooks read in October is not shown.
- What was the percentage increase in the number of storybooks read from July to August?
- The average number of books read in a month from July to October was 55. How many books did the class read in October?
(a)
One interval = 1 u
Increase in the number of storybooks read from July to August
= 7 u - 5 u
= 2 u
Percentage increase in the number of storybooks read from July to August
=
25 x 100%
= 40%
(b)
Total number of storybooks read from July to October
= 4 x 55
= 220
Number of storybooks read from July to September
= 50 + 70 + 70
= 190
Number of storybooks read in October
= 220 - 190
= 30
Answer(s): (a) 40%; (b) 30